A series of special weekend matinee screenings that celebrate the work of Native Americans in the movies—directors, actors, writers, and community activists.

All screenings were in the Rasmuson Theater (Ground Level) unless otherwise noted. National Museum of the American Indian
Independence Ave and 4th Street, SW - Washington, DC
For directions and entrance information, enter here.

November 2008

Presented by NMAI and the National Gallery of Art.

Location:
National Gallery of Art
East Building Auditorium (4th Street)
4th and Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20565
For directions, please visit: www.nga.gov/ginfo/area_map.shtm

Ticketing Information:
Auditorium programs are open to the public and seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis. You are your own ticket. You may not save places for people who have not yet arrived.

Sunday, November 9, 2008

6:30 pm - In the Land of the Headhunters
This film screens with live musical accompaniment by the Coast Orchestra, the first all-Native American classical ensemble conducted by Timothy Long.

September 2007

NAVAJO PARADISO! Documentary Showcase

September 1, 2007

1:30 pm - The Last Trek
Discussion with filmmaker to follow the film.

3:30 pm - Home
Discussion with filmmaker to follow the film.

September 2, 2007

11:30 am -
The Snowbowl Effect
Discussion with filmmaker to follow screening.

1:30 pm - Weaving Worlds
Discussion with filmmaker to follow the film.

3:30 pm - Navajo Next Wave
Please join us for a conversation with the filmmakers presented as part of "Navajo Paradiso!" to discuss the evolution of documentary filmmaking by Navajo filmmakers. Discussion to be held in the Resource Center on the Third Level.

ALWAYS BECOMING: Creating Art and Community

September 21 - 23, 2007
An exciting weekend of films explores the fascinating world of Pueblo art and culture. Presented in collaboration with the Always Becoming Sculpture Project.

August 2007

NAVAJO PARADISO! Documentary Showcase
August 18 & 19, 2007

11:30 am & 3:30 pm - The Snowbowl Effect
Discussion with filmmakers and special guests to follow the 11:30 am presentations only.

July 2007

THIS LAND IS ME

July 7 & 8, 2007

1:30 pm - The Trail of Tears: Cherokee Legacy
The July 7 screening to be followed by a discussion with producer Steven Heape, director Chip Riche, Principal Chief Chad Smith of the Cherokee Nation (Oklahoma) and representatives of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Nation (North Carolina). July 8 screening to be followed by a discussion filmmakers, tribal representatives, and authors of the book The Cherokee Nation and the Trail of Tears, (Penguin Books, 2007), Theda Perdue and Michael Green. Book signing to follow the discussion.

June 2007

ARCTIC SUMMER

June 16 & 17, 2007

1:30 pm - To Play the Games
Discussion with the filmmakers to follow the film.

June 23 & 24, 2007

1:30 pm - When the Season Is Good: Artists of Arctic Alaska
Discussion with filmmaker Andrew Okpeaha Maclean to follow the film.

April 2007

Sunday, April 1 through Friday, April 6, 12:30 and 3:30 pm
Sunday, April 8, 12:30
Pepper's Powwow - Screening in conjunction with Jazz Appreciation Month and the Jim Pepper Tribute Concert.

March 2007

Monday, March 19 through Saturday, March 31
New Short Works by Native Women - In honor of Women's Heritage Month, the museum presents a program of short films written and directed by Native women from regions spanning the Western Hemisphere.
12:30 pm - Smoke Break, Flat, Nganwendaanan Nde'ing (I Keep Them in My Heart)
3:30 pm - The Last Trek

December 2006

Friday, December 1, 6:30 pm, at the National Gallery of Art
Jornals of Knud Rasmussen
Reception and discussion with the filmmakers to follow the film.
Tuesday, December 26 - Saturday, December 30,
12:30 & 3:30 pm, at NMAI Christmas in the Clouds